Asiedu Nketiah Suffers Major Blow As Ato Forson Leads New NDC Flagbearer Poll

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has emerged as the frontrunner among National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters surveyed in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions for the party’s 2028 presidential candidacy, dealing a significant blow to NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah.

According to a survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics and reported by Ghanaian Citizen TV on Monday, November 9, 2026, Dr. Ato Forson secured 47 percent support across both regions. In contrast, Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as “General Mosquito,” trailed with 28 percent—putting the Finance Minister ahead by a decisive 19 percentage points.

The survey provides a compelling snapshot of voter sentiments in two regions traditionally recognized as strongholds of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). The results indicate that Dr. Ato Forson’s high-profile cabinet role and stewardship of national economic policies have boosted his public standing and appeal among grassroots voters in critical electoral battlegrounds.

Asiedu Nketiah, a veteran party strategist who served as General Secretary for years before assuming the chairmanship, remains a powerful political figure. However, the polling data suggests that supporters may be weighing alternative leadership options as early discussions surround the NDC’s ticket for the 2028 general election.

While the survey offers valuable insights into regional political dynamics, political analysts emphasize that the findings represent a temporary sample of public opinion rather than an official forecast. The NDC’s eventual flagbearer will be officially determined through internal party primary elections. Nevertheless, the poll results introduce a competitive dynamic into the party’s internal conversations as prospective contenders prepare for the road to 2028.

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